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Folklore is the study of beliefs and practices once firmly held. Few now believe in charms in giants and fairies, but less than a century ago people in lonely places believed in them. In Worcestershire and it's borders, there are prehistoric remains though.
The Bewdley Witch. Kidderminster Witches 1660c. The Shrawley Witch. The Witches Sister. Edward .C.Corbett and the Telling of Folk Tales. Rebecca Swan, the Kidderminster Witch. The Salt Lane Witch. Trial by Water. Witchcraft in Worcestershire.
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The Shrawley Witch
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| A notable witch case from Shrawley, on the west bank of the Severn, when Margaret Hill was the subject of many accusations. A child who refused her some oatmeal subsequently fell sick, and when she had been unable to obtain tobacco 'on trust', the shopkeeper's pigs tumbled about and died. A woman who had affronted her dropped lame. After she had been refused buttermilk a cow fell sick, and a neighbour whose calf died remembered having a dispute with Margaret Hill over the price of a peck of corn. For the villagers, what could be clearer ? It is not known what became of Margaret, but it was evident that 'hanging was too good for her. |
| Posted: 05/03/2003 20:27:50
Last Updated: 01/07/2005 18:07:49
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